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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.52, 22,615.86 and 3,983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.52, 22,615.86 and 3,983.10 is: 5,974.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.52 : 22,615.86 = 3,983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.52/22,615.86 = 3,983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.52x = 22,615.86 × 3,983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.52x = 90,081,098.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,081,098.97/15,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.93

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